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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.29, 2,615.58 and 633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.29, 2,615.58 and 633.67 is: 950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.29 : 2,615.58 = 633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.29/2,615.58 = 633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.29x = 2,615.58 × 633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.29x = 1,657,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,408.04/1,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.19

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